Start a VoteForEnvironment.ca community project

The goal is simple -- engage people (many or few) in voting for the environment. There are many way to get engaged and make a difference, but the main point is to actually do whatever it is you and others are comfortable with.

1. Organize a VoteForEnvironment.ca Meet Up
You probably have friends and neighbours who are just as concerned as you are about the environment and the possibility that a Conservative government could be re-elected. Discussing practical action can make an huge difference.

MeetUp.com is a grassroots tool that makes it easy to organize a meeting of people who live in your region. Meetup describes itself as: “today's support groups, parent playgroups, citizen groups, fitness groups, book clubs, professional groups, and other powerful local groups!” Just start a Meetup, send it around to everyone you know and ask them to also send it to their friends, and very soon you will find like-minded people in your area.

2. Organize a VoteForEnvironment.ca Facebook event
With millions of Canadians on Faceboook, it can be a powerful tool for organizing an event, demonstration, coffee/tea meeting in your community. And its also very easy to use – you can go here to find out more about starting a Facebook event in your community.You can also check out our Vote Environment facebook group and join the conversation there.

3. Organize a VoteForEnvironment.ca block party.
Make up some flyers and invite your neighbors over for tea and coffee to discuss the upcoming federal election, with a focus on environmental issues (see attached sample invitation).

4. Attend the local all candidates meetings
Check your local newspaper or Party websites for the All-Candidates debates in your area. Some focus on specific theme, but most are open to all topics. Hand out info about this website and a list of suggested questions to others attending, whether by handing them out at the entranceway or showing up early and putting a copy of the sample questions on each chair. See attached for a list of possible questions on the environment.

5. Write a letter to each of the candidates running in your riding.
Tell them that your vote will go to the political party with the strongest environmental platform. Better yet, drop by the local campaign offices and ask to speak to the candidate directly; they actually like to meet with constituents. The campaign office locations are posted on their websites.

6. Write a letter to the editor of your local paper.
State your concerns about the environment. Click here for a guide on how to write a high-impact letter to the editor that is clear, respectful and will resonate with others who probably feel just like you.